RBI money market operations show net liquidity absorption of ₹48,303.95 crore
The Reserve Bank of India reported a net liquidity absorption of ₹48,303.95 crore through its operations as of October 20, 2026.
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Key facts
- Net liquidity absorption stood at ₹48,303.95 crore on October 20, 2026.
- Banks parked ₹1,46,888.00 crore via the Standing Deposit Facility at 5.25%.
- Marginal Standing Facility usage for the day was ₹29,561.00 crore at 5.75%.
- Cash balances with the RBI totaled ₹8,42,024.88 crore as of October 20, 2026.
The Reserve Bank of India reported a net liquidity absorption of ₹48,303.95 crore from outstanding and daily operations combined as of October 20, 2026. Today's operations resulted in a net absorption of ₹1,17,327.00 crore, according to central bank data.
Under today's operations, banks parked ₹1,46,888.00 crore via the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) at a rate of 5.25 per cent, while availing ₹29,561.00 crore through the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) at 5.75 per cent. Outstanding variable rate repo operations stood at ₹1,00,014.00 crore.
Scheduled commercial banks held cash balances of ₹8,42,024.88 crore with the RBI as of October 20, 2026, against an average daily cash reserve requirement of ₹8,33,309.00 crore for the fortnight ending October 31, 2026. Standing liquidity facility availed from the RBI was ₹8,936.05 crore.
Why it matters
The Reserve Bank of India's daily liquidity report provides commercial banks, financial institutions, and market participants with a comprehensive picture of cash availability and central bank interventions. Tracking these detailed figures helps lenders closely assess short-term interest rate pressures, manage daily funding needs, and meet statutory reserve requirements effectively across the banking system.
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Sources
Source: Reserve Bank of India